Import / Export Administrator
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,228 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | BS1 6AD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Soil Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NS1474746BriIEA |
Summary
Import / Export Administrator
Location: Bristol, Hybrid working (Atleast 2 days in office), United Kingdom
Salary: £26,228 per annum FTE
Type: Full-time (37.5 hours) and Part time, Permanent ( We have 2 full time positions and 1 part time position open)
About our Organisation
Soil Association Certification Ltd exists to accelerate the just transition across food, farming and land use, as a global leader in sustainability certification. We deliver trusted solutions with nature, for people and planet through the certification of high integrity holistic standards. These assurance schemes cover a wide range of sectors including food, forestry, farming, landscape restoration carbon markets, beauty and wellbeing, textiles and catering.
We are recognised and trusted by consumers and businesses around the world, operating in over 60 countries delivering FSC and PEFC certification, and you will also find the Soil Association organic symbol on over 70% of organic products in the UK.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an Importing/Exporting Administrator to join our friendly team to carry out a wide range of administrative tasks in relation to the importing and exporting of organic products. They will be responsible for issuing Certificates of Inspection (COI) needed to accompany organic shipments in a timely and accurate manner and issuing of Textile Transaction certificates needed as part of Global Organic Textile Standard accreditation.
About You
You will be able to prioritise, work under pressure and meet targets, have the ability to interpret and follow procedures and have a flexible approach to procedure change.
You will be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and have the ability to empathise with customers as well as the aims and objectives of Soil Association.
You will have excellent IT literacy, organisational, and problem-solving skills and exhibit high attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:
27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
Family friendly policies and flexible working
Cycle to work scheme
Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce
To Apply
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your application form. Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email upon submitting your application. All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage.
For any queries, please contact recruitment@soilassociation.org
Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters.
We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.
Location: Bristol, Hybrid working (Atleast 2 days in office), United Kingdom
Salary: £26,228 per annum FTE
Type: Full-time (37.5 hours) and Part time, Permanent ( We have 2 full time positions and 1 part time position open)
About our Organisation
Soil Association Certification Ltd exists to accelerate the just transition across food, farming and land use, as a global leader in sustainability certification. We deliver trusted solutions with nature, for people and planet through the certification of high integrity holistic standards. These assurance schemes cover a wide range of sectors including food, forestry, farming, landscape restoration carbon markets, beauty and wellbeing, textiles and catering.
We are recognised and trusted by consumers and businesses around the world, operating in over 60 countries delivering FSC and PEFC certification, and you will also find the Soil Association organic symbol on over 70% of organic products in the UK.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an Importing/Exporting Administrator to join our friendly team to carry out a wide range of administrative tasks in relation to the importing and exporting of organic products. They will be responsible for issuing Certificates of Inspection (COI) needed to accompany organic shipments in a timely and accurate manner and issuing of Textile Transaction certificates needed as part of Global Organic Textile Standard accreditation.
About You
You will be able to prioritise, work under pressure and meet targets, have the ability to interpret and follow procedures and have a flexible approach to procedure change.
You will be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and have the ability to empathise with customers as well as the aims and objectives of Soil Association.
You will have excellent IT literacy, organisational, and problem-solving skills and exhibit high attention to detail and accuracy in your work.
You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Our Benefits
We offer a range of financial and lifestyle benefits to all our employees, including:
27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service
Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce
Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives
Family friendly policies and flexible working
Cycle to work scheme
Sociable and engaging workplace of professionals that share a passion for healthy, sustainable lifestyle and produce
To Apply
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your application form. Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email upon submitting your application. All candidates will subsequently receive an email to confirm whether they have made it through to interview stage.
For any queries, please contact recruitment@soilassociation.org
Please note we do not accept CVs or Cover Letters.
We know the value of diversity in nature and want it in our organisation. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and experiences will bring a fresh perspective to our work. If you're not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association.
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